Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the cultural sensitivities and caregiving experiences of nursing students who care for immigrant patients in clinical and community health practices.

Methods: Explanatory design in mixed research methods was used in the study. Quantitative data of the study were collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Form and the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale. Qualitative data were collected by in-depth interview method using a semi-structured interview form.

Results: The mean age of the students participating in the study was 21.68±1.70 years and 78% of them were female. 94% of the students stated that they did not receive training on intercultural care and 82% of them stated that they had difficulties while giving care to immigrant patients. 85.37% of the difficulties experienced by the students were related to communication. Intercultural Sensitivity scale mean score of the students was 92.58±9.97. A significant relationship was found between the students' foreign language proficiency and the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale mean score. As a result of in-depth interviews with the students participating in the research, two themes emerged; communication and respect. The sub-themes of the communication theme are obstacles and solutions. The theme of respect consisted of empathy, traditional practice and privacy sub-themes.

Conclusion: In the study, it was determined that the nursing students did not receive training on cultural care, did not speak the common language, and had problems while giving care to the patient. For this reason, it is recommended that intercultural care be discussed in detail in this nursing education curriculum.